Blood donations needed during Pink October and Movember campaigns

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Blood donations needed during Pink October and Movember campaignsWe are currently commemorating two special campaign months – Pink October, which is then followed by Movember.

Both are cancer awareness months for women and men, with Pink October for Breast Cancer Awareness and Movember, to encourage the growing of moustaches during the month to raise awareness on men’s health, with issues including prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

With both campaigns in mind the National Blood Transfusion Service is calling on the public to be aware of the need for blood to help others in need at this time.

This Tuesday, the 8th of October, there will be an opportunity to give blood Gozo, between 1pm and 5pm, last donations at 5pm.

Donations can be made at the District Health Centre in Xewkija, located in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club.

The Service reminds everyone that it is important to always take your Identity Card, Driving License or Maltese Passport and to drink plenty of water beforehand.

The Service thanks everyone in advance who intends to donate.

To find out if you are eligible to donate blood please see here.

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